Job Type Full-time Description Walt Churchill's Market is hiring a Full-Time Head Baker for our Perrysburg, OH location. Are you a passionate baker with a flair for creating delectable treats from scratch? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment where your creativity can shine? If so, we want you to join our team as our Head Baker! At Walt Churchill's Market, we believe that baking is an art form, and we're looking for a talented individual who shares our dedication to quality and innovation. As the Head Baker, you will lead our baking operations, crafting a wide range of breads, pastries, and sweets that delight our customers. Your experience in a commercial kitchen, coupled with your enthusiasm for scratch-baking, will be key in maintaining our high standards and pushing the boundaries of our menu. Join us in creating unforgettable baked goods that bring joy to our community! Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service, including properly handling customer issues and using problem-solving skills to ensure all WCM customers have an excellent experience
- Effectively train and educate new Bakers to be successful in their position and as a team member
- Assess what needs to be accomplished, then prioritize and delegate
- Set a positive tone and strong work ethic for the team, leading by example
- Work with the Baking team to meet production goals set by the Bakery Manager
- Bake scratch-made products by following WCM's recipes and techniques. Accurately weigh, measure, and mix raw ingredients; consistently scale and shape dough.
- Develop and improve recipes, test ingredients, and scale recipes for large-scale production
- Break down truck orders, stock freezer, date product and ensure proper rotation of all pantry items and Bakery stock
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and order ingredients and supplies for the production area
- Keep up to date on popular bakery items/trends within the industry
- Schedule the Baking team, adhering to labor hours set by the Bakery Manager
- Work closely with the Bakery Manager on tasks such as product quality, production numbers, costs, managing customer orders, tracking shrink, ordering product, and optimizing products in the freezer
- Keep responsible areas clean and presentable, maintaining general sanitation practices, food safety practices, and food storage practices according to store and health department standards
- Assist Bakery Manager in cleaning and maintaining Bakery equipment, communicating issues to Bakery or Store Management
- Attend meetings as directed by Bakery Manager
- Attend trade shows and trainings as directed by upper management
- Additional duties as assigned
We Offer:
- Become a WCM Owner! (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Paid vacation after 90 days + accrual PTO
- Extra holiday pay
- Employee Discount
- 401(K) with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
- Training and job advancement opportunities
Come be part of our 100+ year tradition and see why Walt Churchill's Market is Better Because ! Requirements Skills & Abilities:
- Good multitasking, time management, organizational, communication, leadership, and customer service skills
- Comprehensive Bakery experience and knowledge of how a successful Bakery runs and operates
- Experience scratch baking various goods, such as bread, cookies, cakes, donuts, cinnamon rolls, etc.
- Passion for Baking and attention to detail to ensure exceptional high-quality products
- Must be able to adhere to an overnight/early morning schedule, and have weekend and holiday availability
Education & Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Extensive commercial baking experience, required
- Experience in a supervisory or management role within a bakery or food production environment
- Previous retail experience, preferred
- Baking/Pastry/Culinary Degree or Certification, preferred
- ServSafe/Food Safety Certification or willingness to obtain one
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, and reaching
- Occasional instances of pushing, pulling, and squatting
- Must be able to frequently lift 10-30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds
- Ability to withstand working in both hot and cold environments, e.g. the Bakery Department and walk-in freezer